It shall be unlawful for any person or persons keeping, harboring, possessing, controlling, caring for or having any custodial duties over any animal to fail to exercise proper care and control of such animal to prevent it from becoming a public nuisance. Such person or persons shall be guilty of allowing such animal to become a public nuisance when the animal:
A. Makes excessive, continuous, or untimely barking or other noise; or (Ord. 688, 2-13-2013)
B. Molests pedestrians, without attacking, or chases motor vehicles; or (Ord. 743, 11-17-2015)
C. Trespasses upon public or private property in such a manner as to damage the property; or
D. Discharges feces upon public property or private property without the consent of the owner of such property unless the material is immediately removed; or
E. Where city signs are so posted in a city park, play field or other property, all dogs must be on a leash not exceeding eight feet (8') in length. No animal shall be taken upon or allowed to be upon the premises of any city owned, leased, subject to a city held right of way or easement, right of way easement held by the city, natural area, park, playground or play field park where designated as prohibited.
1. If animals are allowed, the owner or custodian of the animal must comply with all animal regulations of the city park, play field or other property.
2. The city council may, by resolution, allow animal exhibitions or shows in city parks and establish rules and regulations governing animals when allowed in any city owned, leased or maintained beach, natural area, park, playground or play field park or play field.
3. Horses or other livestock are not permitted in city parks. (Ord. 688, 2-13-2013)
F. A violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor as set forth in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 743, 11-17-2015)
G. This section shall not apply to:
1. Police officers and their service animals during the official performance of their duties;
2. Handlers of search and rescue animals during the official performance of their duties; or
3. Persons with disabilities utilizing assistance animals. (Ord. 688, 2-13-2013)